Members News

Members were notified in the Autumn 2022 Going Places that the AGM rally for 2023 had been rearranged for 4^th to 8^th May 2023. However the Government has announced that Saturday 6^th May would be the date for the Coronation of King Charles. The Committee considered the potential impact of this major national event and decided not to hold the AGM rally on that weekend as it would clash with the Coronation celebrations.

Due to these recent decisions it has been difficult to secure new dates and a suitable venue for the AGM rally. However it has now been arranged for the rally to be held from Thursday 12^th October to Monday 16^th October 2023 at the Ukraine Centre, Weston on Trent, Derbyshire. Outline details will be included in the 2023 rally book with additional information and booking arrangements published on the SOC website, in Going Places and our Facebook page.

Frank Rostron, Rally Secretary Ron Ward, Chairman

I was very sad to hear earlier today that Honorary Life Member Peter Lovett passed away this morning. Peter will be greatly missed by many of our members. I don’t have any further information at the moment so I will pass on any further information I receive here in the Members’ News.

Peter and his wife Barbara, from Market Harborough, joined the SOC in 2003 and rallied regularly until they retired from caravanning and became an Honorary Life Members just a few years ago.

Our thoughts are with Barbara and their family at this sad time.

John Brailsford, President

The funeral for Colin Middleweek will take place at 1pm on Friday 18th November at Boston Crematorium.

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Just a gentle reminder that Rally 53 will not be at The Ranch, Selby. It has been moved to The Nurseries Caravan Park, Askham Bryan, York. The directions to the site are:

From A64 take the outer ring road (A1237 South/West York, and take the road signposted to Askham Bryan at the 2nd roundabout. Enter Askham Bryan Lane and the site is located on the right. (Follow SOC signs from 2nd roundabout. The what three words are fence.snake.image).

Gill and Clive, Marshals

The funeral for Geoff Ball will take place at Shrewsbury Crematorium on Wednesday 16th November at 3.00pm.

The service will be followed by a Wake at Valley View, Bright Water Lakes, Llanfyllin Road, Pentre Beirdd, Welsh Pool, Powys, SY21 9DL

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I have just been notified that sadly long-standing member Colin Middleweek passed away on Friday 28^th October.

Colin and his late wife Mo, from Tattershall in Lincolnshire, joined the club back in 1991. They were very active members especially in the East of England. They were experienced travellers, attended Continental Club Rallies and travelled a lot abroad with their caravan. Many members will remember them well and that Colin was known for his speciality, Harvey Wallbanger cocktails.

Colin and his wife Mo unfortunately had to stop caravanning on health grounds and Mo passed away last year. Colin was an Honorary Life Member and will be greatly missed.

I will pass on any further information I receive here in the Members’ News.

John Brailsford, President

The Autumn 2022 Edition of our magazine Going Places is now online to view or download. Access is by clicking on the magazine image on the General Info page. Webmaster

Many thanks to all of the members that manned the SOC stand at the NEC.  Through your efforts, we signed up 39 new members, well done to you All.

Alan Druce, Marketing Officer 

I have received the following details from Phil Capes who is collating names of attendees on behalf of Ian’s family:

Ian’s funeral will be held at Trent Valley Crematorium, Derby Road, Aston on Trent, Derby, DE72 2AF on Monday 7th November 2022 at 12.30pm and afterwards at The Lawns Hotel, Chellaston, Derby, DE73 6TB for refreshments.

Those wishing to attend are asked by the family to notify Phil/Patsy Capes of their attendance by telephoning 01522 683230 or Mobile 07949318845 by 1st. November 2022 so that they are aware and can notify the Hotel accordingly.

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